Alec's POV"I heard there's another rogue attack on the far east side from here." Carter muttered.We were on our way to the pack ground since we just got back from Alpha Erik's pack, negotiating a proposal that would benefit us and our allies."They've been unhinged lately. I'm sure a powerful figure is behind them for the rogues to be this courageous," I said, accelerating the car."Or they could be just a bunch of crazy bastards," Carter replied nonchalantly, his attention on his phone.Crossing the border, a strange tension filled the air, making us both shift uncomfortably in our seats. "Rogues." We spoke almost at the same time. "What is happening?" I asked the warriors through the mind link."Sir, there's an attack, but...""But what?!" I impatiently cut off the warrior who seemed hesitant to continue."It's Miss. Skye, sir. She's... taking care of them."My hands gripped the steering wheel harder. What did he mean, Skye was handling the rogues?"How many rogues. And tell me y
Alec's POV"Is she still refusing to come out of her room?" I looked at Keira when she got out from Skye's room.Two days had passed since the rogues had ruthlessly killed that young pack member. I asked Keira if she had known the kid, but even she was unaware of his existence. Only after the incident did I get to know the boy, and tragically, it was the same day he met his demise. But as unfortunate as it was we had to move on, especially since enemies are lurking in the dark.Rufus's mother was still gripped by grief, and we felt helpless in our efforts to console her. We'd cremated his body, placing his ashes in an urn and gave it to her. I went personally to their house, but when she saw me she immediately lashed out, saying that me and my family were incompetent and that we were the reason why her son got killed. She even accused me of bullying the kid which I had no idea where she got it from.I got suspicious why she could point out such an allegation so blatantly without fea
Skye's POV"Hey, there you are," Keira exclaimed, enveloping me in a bone-crushing hug.After days of grieving, I had finally started to feel better. It was Alec's visit that made me realize how messed up I'd become during those dark days. When he admitted he was still unsure about me, I was hurt, but I couldn't deny that I had expected that response from him. After all, I knew he still couldn't feel the bond, since the black mark on my chest seems to have intensified.I couldn't help but wonder about the twists of fate. If I hadn't sought Alec through Soul Wandering, if our paths had never crossed, would the gods have granted me a different mate? Another person I could've learned to love, or would I have waited years for nothing?"Let's eat. I'm sure you're famished," Keira urged, leading me to the dining room where numerous pack members were enjoying their meal. As we entered, heads turned, and hushed conversations rippled through the room. I couldn't shake the feeling of being und
Skye's POVAs we walked into the pack house, I expected to see people bustling around, but instead, it was oddly quiet, and everything looked normal.Nathan, and I exchanged puzzled looks, wondering what was going on."Where is everyone?" I asked Keira, and both Nathan and I were clearly confused."They're in the Alpha's office. Hilda has put up a shield around it, so no one can get in or out," Keira explained, and I nodded, understanding the situation. This was a potential issue, so I get it why they would want to be discreet about this.I attempted to climb the stairs, but a sudden, invisible force pushed me back, causing me to stumble and fall.Nathan rushed to my side, concerned. "Skye, are you okay?" he asked as he helped me up."Yeah, I'm fine," I reassured him, brushing the dust off my dress.I extended my hand, cautiously this time around, touching the first step of the stairs, and I could sense the same invisible energy blocking my way.I heightened my senses, and I could di
Skye's POVI didn't utter anything, even after Alec and his father finished their argument.I stood still as I watched them raising their voice at each other, and Alec trying to protect me. Saying that he will not let his father kick me out of their territory.The more words I heard come out of his mouth, the stuffier my heart felt.I knew that he was going to give it some thought, about us, about me being his mate. But I didn't thought that he was actually serious to the point that he would go against his father's orders.There was something in him that I saw at this moment that made me feel secured, like I didn't have to fear being rejected by him. It was as if, I can hear him say to his father that I was his mate, that he was fighting for the both of us."You do not have any say in this Alec! You made a mistake and you will own it and be a father to that child!""I will! But she's staying father, whether you like it or not." Alec spat loudly at his father, turned around and walked
Skye's POVSo far, everything has been peaceful. Alec and I have finally told everyone about our relationship. Some were happy for us, and some didn't quite like the news, especially Edward. Katherine seems happy for us though, I think that at least is something I should be glad about.As for Erin, they haven't exposed the issue of her pregnancy, and she refused to get out of her quarters for that very reason. I don't know why she wants to get an abortion. I can only hope she would change her mind. The child is innocent from the sins of their parents, they shouldn't be the one to suffer the consequences."Skye, what are you thinking over there?" Alec snapped me out of my thoughts.We were currently in the park. He thought it would be nice to have our first official date as a couple, and since I haven't really experienced it, I wanted to give it a try.He was carrying two ice cream in his hands as he approached me, and he looked at me with a concerned expression. "Is everything alrig
Alec's POV"Alec." I heard the door open to my room and saw Skye coming in with a solemn expression."Where did you head off to?" I asked her, curious where Keira could have taken here.She was gone for almost two hours, so instead of just moping around I decided to exercise a while ago, so now I was drenched in sweat, my shirt stripped from my body as I planned to take a quick shower, but her sudden appearance stopped me."I...I talked with Erin." She said, and I was quiet for a moment, nearing her. "Did she hurt you?" "No, nothing happened we just talked." She replied, and I nodded."What did you two talk about?" I took the shirt I wore earlier and wiped my pits with it since it felt sticky."Just some stuff, and she, umm, apologized to me actually.""Oh? So you're both cool now?" I queried, throwing the shirt into the basket."Kind off, anyway why are you shirtless and all sweaty?" She changed the topic and and pointed at my still glistening chest."Exercise." I curtly replied, f
Skye's POV~~~"Run! Run and don't look back." I heard rugged voices as I walked deeper and deeper into the foggy forest. I didn't know how I ended up here. I was just talking to Alec and all of a sudden I was here. "No! Let's keep moving, we can make it out of here." I heard a woman voice. She sounded like she was crying and in despair. "If you don't go first, then we'll all die." That voice felt familiar, but because of the ringing sounds, I couldn't tell which voice it was."Just trust me, baby. You go first, and I promise I'll follow you. I'll be right behind you when you get out of here.""Go, now!" A shout broke as I loomed closer to where the sound was coming from.A few seconds after, I heard a dark laughter and branches of trees snapping in half."You are just like your father. Brave and heroic. Except, you're too weak. Sadly, this will be the end of your pathetic existence." A sinister voice entered my line of hearing, and when I moved the large bush that was blocking my w